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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Page 1 of 1 <br /> NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards <br /> 11,2-Dichloroethylene CAS 540-59-0 <br /> C1CH=CHCI RTECS KV9360000 <br /> Synonyms &Trade Names DOT ID&Guide <br /> Acetylene dichloride, cis-Acetylene dichloride, trans-Acetylene 1150 132P <br /> dichloride, sym-Dichloroethylene <br /> Exposure I NIOSH REL:TWA 200 ppm(790 mg/m3) <br /> Limits OSHA PEL:TWA 200 ppm(790 mg/m3) <br /> ID LH 1000 ppm See:540590 Conversion 7 ppm=3.97 mg/m3 <br /> Physical Description <br /> Colorless liquid(usually a mixture of the cis&trans isomers)with a slightly acrid,chloroform-like odor. <br /> MW:97.0 BP: 118-140°F I FRZ:-57 to-11 1 Sol:0.4% <br /> VP: 180-265 mmHg 11 IP:9.65 eV I jjSp.Gr(77'F): 1.27 <br /> Fl.P:36-39°F jJUEL 92.8% LEL:5.6% <br /> Class IB Flammable Liquid:R.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. <br /> Incompatibilities&Reactivities <br /> Strong oxidizers,strong alkalis,potassium hydroxide,copper[Note:Usually contains inhibitors to prevent polymerization.] <br /> Measurement Methods <br /> NIOSH 9003.OSHA 7 <br /> See:NMAM or OSHA Methods <br /> Personal Protection&Sanitation First Aid(See procedures) <br /> Skin: Prevent skin contact Eye:Irrigate immediately <br /> Eyes:Prevent eye contact Skin:Soap wash promptly <br /> Wash skin:When contaminated Breathing:Respiratory support <br /> Remove:When wet(flammable) Swallow:Medical attention immediately <br /> Change:No recommendation <br /> Important additional information about respirator selection <br /> Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA <br /> Up to 2000 ppm:(APF=25)Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£/(APF=25)Any powered, <br /> air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(sf/(APF=50)Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece <br /> and organic vapor cartddge(s)1(APF=50)Any air-purifying,full facepiece respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-or <br /> back-mounted organic vapor canister/(APF=50)Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF=50) <br /> Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece <br /> Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or ID LH conditions:(APF=10,000)Any self-contained <br /> breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF <br /> =10,000)Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive- <br /> pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus <br /> Escape:(APF=50)Any air-purifying,full-facepiece respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-or back-mounted organic <br /> vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type,self-contained breathing apparatus <br /> Exposure Routes inhalation,ingestion,skin and/or eye contact <br /> Symptoms Irritation eyes,respiratory system;central nervous system depression <br /> Target organs Eyes,respiratory system,central nervous system <br /> See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD:0436 <br /> NIOSH Home i NIOSH Search i Site Index i Topic List i Contact Us <br /> http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgdOI95.html 2/7/2005 <br />